1. Saral PayPack
Relyon Softech · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.6/5
Payroll software with statutory compliance.
₹6,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Keka Payroll
- Starts ₹999/mo cheaper (₹6,000/mo vs ₹6,999/mo)
HRMS software · Alternatives
Best Keka Payroll alternatives in India (2026)
Keka Payroll is a hrms software product from Keka Technologies, Hyderabad, priced at ₹6,999/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 8 are built in India, and 19 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Keka Payroll are Saral PayPack (₹6,000/mo), Marg Payroll (₹5,400/mo), Paybooks (₹1,800/mo), Paybooks Payroll (₹1,800/mo) and Deel (₹4,000/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹49/month.
Why businesses look for a Keka Payroll alternative
Cost
Keka Payroll starts at ₹6,999/mo. 19 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Keka Payroll alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Keka Payroll's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Keka Payroll (current) | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Saral PayPack | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  Marg Payroll | ₹5,400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Paybooks | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 4 |  Paybooks Payroll | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Deel | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Gusto | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  QuickBooks Payroll | ₹3,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Remote | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  OnPay | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Square Payroll | ₹2,800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Busy Payroll | ₹9,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Multiplier | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  Panther | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  Plane (Pilot) | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  uKnowva HRMS | ₹100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 16 |  Zoho People Plus | ₹300/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 17 |  Patriot Payroll | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Wagepoint | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Payroll by Deskera | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  sumHR Payroll | ₹49/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Keka Payroll alternatives in detail
₹5,400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Keka Payroll
- Starts ₹1,599/mo cheaper (₹5,400/mo vs ₹6,999/mo)
3. Paybooks
Paybooks · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.7/5
Payroll and HR software with compliance services.
₹1,800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Keka Payroll
- Starts ₹5,199/mo cheaper (₹1,800/mo vs ₹6,999/mo)
4. Paybooks Payroll
Paybooks · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.5/5
Payroll software plus managed payroll services.
₹1,800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Keka Payroll
- Starts ₹5,199/mo cheaper (₹1,800/mo vs ₹6,999/mo)
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Keka Payroll
- Starts ₹2,999/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹6,999/mo)
Key features
- Employer of Record hiring through Deel-owned entities
- Contractor of Record with classification liability taken on by Deel
- US PEO (co-employment) for American staff
- Immigration / mobility support (Deel Mobility)
- Deel Global Payroll for companies with their own local entities (150+ countries, vendor-stated)
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Keka Payroll
- Starts ₹3,999/mo cheaper (₹3,000/mo vs ₹6,999/mo)
Key features
- Unlimited payroll runs per month with no charge for off-cycle payrolls
- Federal, state and local tax filings and payments
- Payroll on AutoPilot for recurring runs
- Multiple pay rates and pay schedules
- Direct deposit or printable checks
₹3,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Keka Payroll
- Starts ₹3,499/mo cheaper (₹3,500/mo vs ₹6,999/mo)
Compared with Keka Payroll
- Starts ₹4,599/mo cheaper (₹2,400/mo vs ₹6,999/mo)
Compared with Keka Payroll
- Starts ₹3,999/mo cheaper (₹3,000/mo vs ₹6,999/mo)
₹2,800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Keka Payroll
- Starts ₹4,199/mo cheaper (₹2,800/mo vs ₹6,999/mo)
Keka Payroll alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Keka Payroll
Indian alternatives to Keka Payroll
How to choose a Keka Payroll alternative
- Start with payroll. If the statutory side is wrong, nothing else matters — ask the vendor to run a live payroll for a sample employee in your state and show you the PF, ESI and PT calculations.
- Next, check how attendance actually reaches the system. Biometric device integration, geo-tagged mobile check-in and shift rostering are three very different problems, and most vendors are strong at one and weak at the others.
- Finally, look at what happens at scale. Many Indian HRMS products are priced per employee per month with a floor of fifty or a hundred employees, which makes them expensive for a twenty-person team and cheap for a five-hundred-person one.
Keka Payroll alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Keka Payroll in 2026?+
The closest matches to Keka Payroll on App Advisor are Saral PayPack (₹6,000/mo), Marg Payroll (₹5,400/mo), Paybooks (₹1,800/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Keka Payroll, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Keka Payroll?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Keka Payroll has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Keka Payroll?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, sumHR Payroll starts lowest at ₹49/mo, compared with ₹6,999/mo for Keka Payroll. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Keka Payroll?+
Yes. 8 alternatives are built in India, including Saral PayPack (₹6,000/mo), Marg Payroll (₹5,400/mo), Paybooks (₹1,800/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Keka Payroll vs Saral PayPack: which is better?+
Saral PayPack is the closest match to Keka Payroll in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹999/mo cheaper (₹6,000/mo vs ₹6,999/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Keka Payroll alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in hrms software or a category Keka Payroll also covers, and Keka Technologies's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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